The Australian Koala silver coin gets a new design every year. The 2018 edition of the coin is the first to feature .9999 purity. The design of the coin takes on the traditional Koala image – one of the unique and iconic animals for Australia. Despite being called “Koala bears”, the Koala are actually pouched mammals, much like the Kangaroo.

The obverse of the coin features Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, the fourth coinage portrait by Ian Rank-Brodley. The obverse also features the coin denomination, which is 1 Australian dollar, guaranteed by the Australian government, which considers this coin legal tender.

The reverse of the coin depicts a Koala sitting on a Eucalyptus branch, surrounded by gum leaves. It is designed by the designer Natasha Muhl. The inscriptions read “AUSTRALIAN KOALA”, the year 2018, the silver purity and the initials of the designer.

A popular bullion coin having limited mintage is not very common. This one is capped at 300 000, clearly setting it apart from similar coins in the past. Together with the Kangaroo, this is one of the most beloved hits among the collectors.